Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-05

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1873 and again IN 1886. Judge Well
ford has been appreciated at home and
abroad for his literary as well as for his
legal requirements. having been called
upon, notably, to deliver an annual adj
dress before his alma mater, in New
jersey, and before sundry literary So
cieties ON many public and prominent
Masonic occasions. He was the orator
of the day at the laying OF the corner
stone of the Masonic Hall on Union
| Hill filled the like position when the
work was begun on the Free bridge !;
also ofliciated in the like capacity at
Yorktown at the centennial in 1881 and
also at the laying of the cornerstone
OF the Presbyterian Memorial church
at Fredericksburg. In Masonry, as in
law, he has been consistent and useful
professor. Passing in early life through
the masters chair of Fredericksburg
Lodge, No. 4--the lodge Of Washing
ton and subsequently, through oil the
subordinate Offices of the Grand Lodge
of Virginia, he was elected grand mas
ter in 1877, serving with marked ability
in that high and responsible Office for
two terms, thatbeipg the constitutional
limit of'service.
THE GOVERNOR TO REVIEW THE PROCESS
SION.
Governor Lee and General Butler, Of
South Carolina, member of the United
States Senate, will review the process
sion from the platform nearest the cery
ner of Broad and Eleventh streets asY
moves down Broad street in its line
march. ,ao
Aftef all the ceremonies at the ct :.
ner-stone are over the HowitZers Will
fire national salute from the Capitol
Square.
The City-Hall lot had truly gay ap-
pearance yesterday. From nearly all
the guy-ropes of the derricks lines OF
streamers, the colors of all nations,
were floating in the breeze.
All that is wanted to-day to make the
celebration success is good weather.
Before noon yesterday the cold-wave
flag was flying and the Weather Bureau
predicted fall in temperature OF 20o
by z. M. to-day. The public can
very well stand lower temperature
ii was hot yesterday-but would be
thankful for clear day and quieting
of the winds.
Admission 10 the Seats.
At meeting of the City Council
Committee on Grounds and Buildings,
held last night, Captain ]. B. Angle,
of the police force, who will have
charge of the constabulary on the oc-
casion of the laying of the cornerstone
to-day, was given the following instruc-
tions:
Pass the .folloring into insiospre Mayor and
party, members Of the City Council, city ofii-
GERS, Governor and staff, nsmbers Of the Legls-
lature, State officers, chief marshal, staff and
brigade staff (; Blues, Masonic bodies, choir,
bands, &c. under j. T. Brown persons with
printed invitations, end reporters.
admit 10 raised platform: Persons with plat
form tickets, members OF City Council, Cover
nor aud party.
Admit 10 platform in foundation: Masonic
bodies, orator. minister, and Blues, under j.
T. Brown as marshal.
Admit 10 shed platform Choir, bands.
Admit dnyokers: Governor, Mayor, chief
marshal Grounds and Buildings Committee,
City Enginee-. supervising architect, foreman
Of stonework, with necessary employees.
Conference 0f M0rsnols.
Chief Marshal Norman V. Randolph
and his aids met in the Chancery Court
room last evening and spent some time
in informal conversation, talking over
the programme for to-day, so that
there may be no confusion.
The chief reiterated what he had
said before, and the aids are thoroughly
in accord with his views, that any or
ganization that has been assigned a
position that is not ready to march
when the command is given shall be
dropped. There is a firm determine
ton on the part of Major Randolph and
his assistants that everything shall
move off promptly and smoothly.
where the Masons Meet.
All the Masonic bodies of this city
will meet at st. Albans Hall at 2 p. NJ.
to take the positions in line assigned to
them by the marshal.
The Music.
Major Randolph has arranged to
have two, and will possibly nave three,
bands and the Regimental and Lee
Camp drum corps to make music for
the procession.
A card From the Chief Marshal.
The following card from Major n.
V. Randolph is in reply to the resolu-
tions passed by the District Assembly
of Knights and promulgated Gn one
of the city papers) over the signature
of Mr.. Devote and Mr.. Mullen
RICHMOND Va April 4, 1881.
Charles Deroto, Esq., Recording Secretary Dis
tTfet Assembly 81
Sir,-As you have seen proper 10 publish over
your signature In the public press q statement
In regard 10 me-false IN eyory respect-and az
you are q stranger 10 mc-neyer having heard
your name before-I shall reply through the
press Ny principal motive In noticing your
communication Is that am informed thai the
instigator OF your resolutions Is not knight oi
Labor, but q disappointed politician, who hopes
by sowing the seed OF discord among his fellow
citizens 10 advance his own political interests.
am not a member Of any secret or political
association though for the past twenty yeara !
have taken an active part in everything that !
thought was for the good order or welfare OF
the city did not attend the " businsss-men's
meeting" you aiiuce to for the reason that
was absent from the city.
AS 10 my sympathies. they have ever been
with the poor and oppressed, butmy Judgment
servation of order.
have never been, and never expect 70 be,
an applicant for any political ofico, aud have
refused for yoarn TO allow my name 70 be used
for an elective oflce, either city or state, DO
lieylng could 40 more for the welfare OF my
city by attending 10 my business ana giving
employment 10 largo number OF respectable
ard worthy people. i accepted the position OF
mar,hal for the parade ON April 5th much
against my will and at a sacri6ce Of my own In
terest, but when did accept did so Win the
determination TO do all In my power 10 MAKE ~
a grand success Knowing full well that will
be held responsible for It's success or failure,
have exercised the right that every commander
fas Of selecting his stad 10 suit HIMSELF
Most Of my stat are men who have served
under me before, and can rely on tnem 70
carry out my orders promptly and 10 the let
tar In their selection have not consulted po-
litics or religion, was not aware that IL wa
a political or religious parade, have REGARDED
n as city affair In which Gil Its citizens wouia
nartieipate regardless OF politics, religion or
nreyIous condition, aud that each would Go Ms
rart for the general good. am not In the haolt
of insulting any man or set OF men In the way
YOU Indicate Iregret that any large body Oh
men should refuse TO participate In the parade.
but II is your privilege ~ AXE part or nol, as
YOU see 6t. The parade will take place Jus. she
same. .u.
I do not believe your resolution expresses
tbe sentiments OF that large and worthy class
~ opr citizens who belong 20 the knights OF
sfor hut rather tho utterance OF rev ol5
coniented and disappointed men who hope by
Widening the gaps OF the past 70 advance ,heH
own political aspirations
Very respectfully,
The fire Department NOS 90 Parade.
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